Columnists make lots of predictions. Here's some of what I got wrong in 2021 — mostly, I succumbed to optimism. I still do.
If a columnist could see that coming, why did it surprise the White House?We face a dangerous new wave of COVID-19, but we’re better prepared — and better vaccinated — than a year ago. We grumble about the supply chain, but Christmas wasn’t canceled. We still have a democracy despite Trump’s efforts to undermine it.“Presidents often run into trouble during their first year in office, and some manage to recover,” I.
A few lucky breaks in the pandemic, more economic growth and a slowdown in inflation could make 2022 look much better. When any of that good news arrives, you can count on me to let you know.
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